slick paint

Mango · 02-22-2013, 08:47 PM

I washed my car today and made a quick video just now. do you guys keep your paint nice and waxed? the wax i use is apparently extremely (like on the extreme end of durability) so I like it. thanks to my friend B for recommending it. anyway cool video of beading action.

Collinite

tock172 · 02-22-2013, 08:58 PM

I use P21S 100% Carnauba wax after claying & polishing.

1 month:

2 months:

Back in the old days when I used Eagle 1 nano wax, which I thought was pretty good for a spray on wax. Here it is at 3 weeks:

ramtin325i · 02-22-2013, 08:59 PM

Pshhh by the way you treat your car, ur whip still shines, even if you didnt wash it lol

So but seriously though the texture and quality of the paint looked great in the video, imagine what that would look like in person!

Have you every worked with meguiars wax mango? Not the spray but the yellowish substance

dreamdrivedrift · 02-22-2013, 09:01 PM

My car always has a base coat of Black Fire WD. Then for a topper I use either autoglym HD, pinnacle souveran, or P21S, depending on my mood

Mango · 02-22-2013, 09:10 PM

After wax, i use:

Ramtin, I've used Meguiars Tech Wax before. Only meguiars wax i've used, really.

Tock, nice.

dmax · 02-22-2013, 09:38 PM

Nice thing about Fern Green...no one looks at it, so I don't have to be fussy about wax. It's so ugly...I don't want to call attention to it...just protect the paint.

Mango · 02-22-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmax

Nice thing about Fern Green...no one looks at it, so I don't have to be fussy about wax. It's so ugly...I don't want to call attention to it...just protect the paint.

it's honestly a nice color, man. you should take care of it and be proud!!

330iPilot · 02-22-2013, 09:54 PM

I just piss on my paint. Seems to work well......

tock172 · 02-22-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330iPilot

I just piss on my paint. Seems to work well......

any videos?

330iPilot · 02-22-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tock172

any videos?

Trust me, it's way too small to see anything.

peytonracer4 · 02-23-2013, 12:08 AM

How long does it take you to wax? Do you clay each time?

tock172 · 02-23-2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peytonracer4

How long does it take you to wax? Do you clay each time?

I use spray wax after every wash. Doesn't take me longer than 15-20 minutes. I use a paste wax every 3-6 months which takes significantly longer. I clay and polish every 6 months. Claying takes hours.

Mango · 02-23-2013, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peytonracer4

How long does it take you to wax? Do you clay each time?

Is this question directed at me? Sorry, confused.

If so: Not too long. IW is fairly easy to use.

peytonracer4 · 02-23-2013, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46Mango

Is this question directed at me? Sorry, confused.

If so: Not too long. IW is fairly easy to use.

directed at anyone who waxes their car. i don't wax as much as i'd like to because i feel the need to clay before and that takes a dauntingly long time.

ClaytonL · 02-23-2013, 02:49 AM

I use this same wax but I can't seem to get the same results you do. maybe I am doing it wrong? or maybe I need to use that follow up product.

2000_328CI · 02-23-2013, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmax

Nice thing about Fern Green...no one looks at it, so I don't have to be fussy about wax. It's so ugly...I don't want to call attention to it...just protect the paint.

kaldE46 · 02-23-2013, 10:09 AM

Nice beading. I try to keep mine slick to the point where I can't lay a microfiber towel on it without it slipping off.

dmax · 02-24-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaldE46

Nice beading. I try to keep mine slick to the point where I can't lay a microfiber towel on it without it slipping off.

You really might want to be very careful about writing stuff like this around here. I'd bet you have about 20 PMs in your box right now...am I right?

They swept the beagle thing under the rug pretty quickly, but I know they're more fearful about autophilia issues coming out more publicly.

Gheybe manages a little support group here for the guys...I think it's every night at 7...maybe 8

2002GreenBMW · 02-24-2013, 05:13 PM

You can't put a layer of wax or sealant on your car(well you definitely shouldn't) unless you clay because you will trap all of those bonded contaminants under that layer of protection and it will just dig into your paint, claying is annoying but to the guy that said it takes hours??? It should take about 45 mins for any e46 and your car will love you for it.

Also, mango it's good to see your paint looks as good as your cooling system

NOVAbimmer · 02-24-2013, 05:24 PM

Dish detergent and steel wool. Does wonders.

02-22-2013, 08:47 PM	#1
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,345 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	slick paint I washed my car today and made a quick video just now. do you guys keep your paint nice and waxed? the wax i use is apparently extremely (like on the extreme end of durability) so I like it. thanks to my friend B for recommending it. anyway cool video of beading action. Collinite __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

02-22-2013, 08:58 PM	#2
tock172 100% star stuff Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,431 My Ride: 2004 330i View My Garage	I use P21S 100% Carnauba wax after claying & polishing. 1 month: 2 months: Back in the old days when I used Eagle 1 nano wax, which I thought was pretty good for a spray on wax. Here it is at 3 weeks: __________________ Bilstein/Eibach B12 Pro-Plus Suspension System \| DICE Mediabridge \| Valentine One Last edited by tock172; 02-22-2013 at 08:59 PM. Reason: Auto-save 1361588366

02-22-2013, 08:59 PM	#3
ramtin325i Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,446 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	Pshhh by the way you treat your car, ur whip still shines, even if you didnt wash it lol So but seriously though the texture and quality of the paint looked great in the video, imagine what that would look like in person! Have you every worked with meguiars wax mango? Not the spray but the yellowish substance __________________ Proper sig coming soon..

02-22-2013, 09:01 PM	#4
dreamdrivedrift Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ithaca, NY --> Baltimore, MD Posts: 6,352 My Ride: 99 M3 View My Garage	My car always has a base coat of Black Fire WD. Then for a topper I use either autoglym HD, pinnacle souveran, or P21S, depending on my mood __________________ Chris flickr

02-22-2013, 09:10 PM	#5
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,345 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	After wax, i use: Ramtin, I've used Meguiars Tech Wax before. Only meguiars wax i've used, really. Tock, nice. __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

02-22-2013, 09:38 PM	#6
dmax Stay stock my friends! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Unit I Posts: 21,154 My Ride: '99 328i 1.03809 mu View My Garage	Nice thing about Fern Green...no one looks at it, so I don't have to be fussy about wax. It's so ugly...I don't want to call attention to it...just protect the paint. __________________ This huge woman, like 400 pounds comes up to me and says, "Doug, I would rock your world." I replied, "but I need to breathe." The girl in my sig:http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=dmax

02-22-2013, 09:54 PM	#8
330iPilot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 526 My Ride: Titanium Silver 330i View My Garage	I just piss on my paint. Seems to work well......

02-23-2013, 12:08 AM	#11
peytonracer4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 4,694 My Ride: '00 328i View My Garage	How long does it take you to wax? Do you clay each time? __________________ My e46 is for sale? http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...1#post14893484

02-23-2013, 02:49 AM	#15
ClaytonL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio,Tx Posts: 150 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	I use this same wax but I can't seem to get the same results you do. maybe I am doing it wrong? or maybe I need to use that follow up product. __________________ Just trying to get the car back to factory fresh. Going to Bimmerfest (West). Facebook

02-23-2013, 10:09 AM	#17
kaldE46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 499 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	Nice beading. I try to keep mine slick to the point where I can't lay a microfiber towel on it without it slipping off. __________________

02-24-2013, 05:13 PM	#19
2002GreenBMW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 104 My Ride: 2001 325xi View My Garage	You can't put a layer of wax or sealant on your car(well you definitely shouldn't) unless you clay because you will trap all of those bonded contaminants under that layer of protection and it will just dig into your paint, claying is annoying but to the guy that said it takes hours??? It should take about 45 mins for any e46 and your car will love you for it. Also, mango it's good to see your paint looks as good as your cooling system

02-24-2013, 05:24 PM	#20
NOVAbimmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: VA Posts: 10,652 My Ride: GT/CS, 01 330 6MT View My Garage	Dish detergent and steel wool. Does wonders. __________________ -Mike Removed Ask an Insurance Adjuster Anything Cup of Joe for a Joe! http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/ buy my O.Z. Ultraleggeras!

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